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PART THREE PRACTICE 396

WORKPLACE STANDARDS

Through the new real estate standards, EYNRE ensured that, regardless of business unit, practice

area or location, the workplace maintains a high level of quality and remain consistent with other EY

locations. In a profession where the people are as fluid as the projects, the consistency within the

workplace can provide a level of familiarity where none might exist.

Each floor of the building is designed with a standard layout so that regardless of seat assignment,

employees know where to find team rooms, admin support, copy, coffee and mail areas. This

consistency can help both the level of productivity as well as an employee’s well being.

WORKPLACEAMENITIES

As a result of hoteling, or workspace sharing, about 40% of the McLean staff do not have a

permanent workspace. As a result, a visit to the office does not always require a worksurface as

much as it does a familiar face and capable hands. Many of the team members come into the office

for either team or client meetings, or to obtain support from the professional service personnel in the

central file room, reprographics, word processing or graphics support. The centralized amenities allow

for “one stop shopping” to make the most of one’s time.

Whether an employee is interviewing new hires in the interview rooms, utilizing the 75 person

conference center, or relaxing or working in the lunchroom/café with clients and other EY employees,

EY provides a relaxed, yet high quality workplace to support the needs of its professionals.

As a result of buying agreements and standards development, EYNRE has established a cost effective

approach to workplace design that is also responsive to the timely requirements for space.

Acquisition of new real estate is a serious investment for EY. Timing is critical in getting quality

product in a quality space in timely manner. EYNRE's buying agreements and chosen product lines

allow for the real estate to be acquired "just in time", saving the firm significant monies.

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